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Which pads and discs?
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 2:37 pm
by david7m
Hello
Will need pads and discs all round soon. I normally go for genuine parts, as these are more than adequate for what I use it for.
Any recommendations if I decide to go down the after market route? I dont want to spend loads more than the original parts would cost, but if there is a better set up for a few extra $, I would like to know.
2001 S3.
Cheers.
Dave
RE: Which pads and discs?
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:51 pm
by s4marsh
if your not that bothered about upgrading them just go for a set of ebc redstuff pads or the ferodo ds2500 one's most of the s3 owners go for and standard disc's maybe some high temp fluid and some braided hoses for £60, this would be substancially better than standard for not too much extra
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:39 am
by chunky79
I went for ebc drilled and grooved disc's and red stuff pads when i had my s3. They were a little better than standard.
Dunc
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:12 am
by david7m
Cheers.
Don't suppose you could post some links to eBay or something so I get the right ones/can compare?
Dave
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:43 pm
by graemep
I'm considering the options at the moment, and for the money and typical use I am leaning towards EBC slotted discs and Ferodo pads, as all the original discs are needing changed. Just google "EBC brakes".
Another oem-ish upgrade I have considered would be front calipers from a Mk1 Leon Cupra R, with the above discs and pads.
The most expensive option I have ruled out is the Porsche front brake upgrade.
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:42 pm
by stumpyrs4
I'm selling my OEM front calipers/pads/discs, available next week. Someone is interested but they haven't paid any money yet.
PM me if interested...
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:59 pm
by david7m
stumpy67 wrote:I'm selling my OEM front calipers/pads/discs, available next week. Someone is interested but they haven't paid any money yet.
PM me if interested...
For a 2001 S3, not RS4?
Dave
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:59 pm
by stumpyrs4
Apologies, selling the RS4 fronts...
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:40 pm
by david7m
graemep wrote:I'm considering the options at the moment, and for the money and typical use I am leaning towards EBC slotted discs and Ferodo pads, as all the original discs are needing changed. Just google "EBC brakes".
Another oem-ish upgrade I have considered would be front calipers from a Mk1 Leon Cupra R, with the above discs and pads.
The most expensive option I have ruled out is the Porsche front brake upgrade.
Cheers.
Dave